In the silent language of perfumery, there are ingredients that do more than perfume, they sustain. Sandalwood is one of these pillars. Warm, enveloping, and deeply elegant, its presence is like a quiet embrace: steady, memorable, subtly unforgettable.
Extracted from trees of the Santalum genus, sandalwood is one of the most revered raw materials in the history of perfumery. Its essential oil, obtained mainly from the roots and heartwood, takes years to reach its ideal olfactory maturity. The older the tree, the nobler and richer its essence — making this ingredient a true treasure of nature.
Its scent is creamy, slightly sweet, with a milky touch that softens any composition. It doesn’t dominate — it supports. That is why sandalwood is so highly prized in niche perfumery: it brings structure to a fragrance without stealing the spotlight. It acts as a foundation that extends the presence of more volatile notes, like florals or fruits, and creates an intimate, almost tactile trail on the skin.
Today, with increasing environmental awareness, the cultivation and use of sandalwood have become even more carefully managed. The Australian variety, used in high perfumery creations like Sandal Affair by Felisa, is known for its refined quality and responsible extraction. Australian sandalwood carries drier and more sophisticated nuances — a contemporary and ethical interpretation of a timeless classic.
In Sandal Affair, this ingredient is revealed in full. Not as a background element, but as the essence itself. The warmth of the wood blends with spicy notes and the freshness of the first spray, creating an olfactory narrative that speaks of natural elegance and quiet presence. A fragrance that represents luxury that doesn’t need to boast — it simply is.
In the art of perfumery, few ingredients are as versatile as sandalwood. It can be the final touch of an intense oriental, the foundation of a radiant floral, or the backbone of a refined woody scent. Always subtle, always sophisticated.
At Felisa, we believe that every perfume carries a destination. And sandalwood, with its deep roots and contemplative scent, leads us to a serene, almost ancestral place — where time slows down and luxury is measured in sensations, not appearances.
